Perplexing Payroll: why businesses are choosing Payroll outsourcing

Payroll. The mere mention of it can send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned business owners and financial controllers. Ever-changing regulations, tax calculations, and employee deductions are just a few of the scary moments payroll processing presents. Unsurprisingly, small and medium-sized businesses in the UK are turning to Payroll outsourcing firms like Consilium Chartered Accountants.

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Why is Payroll outsourcing a winning decision?

Recent developments like the requirement for benefits to be reported and paid through payroll demonstrate how dynamic payroll processing is. The advantages of outsourcing payroll are numerous, even before considering such changes and the ever-present threat of errors, penalties, and HMRC checks.

Here are a few key reasons why it is becoming the preferred choice for UK owner-managed businesses.

Embrace Payroll outsourcing expertise

Commercial Payroll outsourcing providers like Consilium ensure their teams stay up to date on tax and legislative changes. This offers business owners and their finance teams peace of mind on the accuracy and compliance of payroll runs each month. Instead of spending late nights trying to decipher the latest HMRC updates, leave it to the experts.

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Reduce your Payroll processing costs

Forget the hidden costs of in-house payroll software, ongoing training, and hardware updates. Payroll outsourcing with Consilium offers a cost-effective solution with predictable monthly fees/payments. 

Giving the gift of time  

Processing Payroll runs is a time-consuming exercise. Payroll outsourcing frees business owners and finance teams from this administrative burden. Thus, allowing those resources to be better invested in boosting business growth.

Fewer Payroll processing errors

Online Payroll systems help to minimise the mistakes associated with manual calculations and processing. Reducing the opportunities for human error goes a long way to preventing those last-minute panics about whether employees will be paid correctly and on time. 

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Access your Payroll data anywhere, anytime

Our online Payroll systems give teams 24/7 access to real-time data and reports. This actively empowers owners to make informed and accurate business decisions with ease.

Employees can also access their payslips and P60 online, reducing the time spent by finance teams on these queries.  

Ready to reclaim your Payroll peace of mind?

At Consilium Chartered Accountants, we understand the unique challenges of owner-managed businesses. We’re passionate about helping you achieve your goals, which includes simplifying the monthly Payroll process.

Contact John McSheffrey for a free consultation and learn how Consilium can take the weight of Payroll off your shoulders, leaving you to focus on steering your business towards success.

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John McSheffrey
Head of Payroll
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